ID SourceSearchable gateway for finding websites that contain identification tools, such as fact sheets, image galleries, keys, map collections and screening aids, for plant pest organisms. ID source is developed through collaboration between Center for Plant Health Science and Technology (CPHST) of US Department of Agriculture and Colorado State University.

Scientific Research

Scientific research has been identified as a significant pathway causing spread of pests and diseases on contaminated equipment and by movement of research organisms and biological specimens. Researchers may also carry equipment, pests or organisms to sites of high conservation value that may be closed to the public.

Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research. Code of Conduct for field work: transfer of alien species to Antarctica and subantarctic islands and between location transfer of species This code of conduct aims to minimise introductions of alien species to Antarctic and subantarctic environments and to reduce the risk of accidental transfer of alien species between major ice-free localities. “All scientists of Antarctic Treaty Nations are obliged to follow Article III of the Antarctic Treaty and our corresponding relevant national legislation concerning protection of Antarctic ecosystems. (...) Antarctic scientists potentially have a higher chance of carrying alien diasporas to Antarctic and subantarctic ecosystems than other Antarctic travellers because their field of study often takes them to alpine or northern polar habitats. In the process of conducting research within these habitats Antarctic scientists can inadvertently pickup diaspores on clothing, equipment and equipment cases. If these items are then taken to the Antarctic and they have not been cleaned/ sterilised to remove or kill the diaspores, the opportunity to transfer such material to Antarctic ecosystems is created. The ecological potential for establishment of northern polar or alpine taxa is great as such species have pre-adaptations to cold environments.”